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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 1649906, member: 44140&quot;]Lesson learned yes. I bet the lady at the yard sale didn&#039;t know it was fake. Even if she bought it in Afghanistan or somewhere this is found - probably believed it was real then. </p><p><br /></p><p>Surprisingly most people do not know about Ancient Coins, let alone- Bactrian coins- let alone this ruler. </p><p><br /></p><p>So provided you didn&#039;t pay too much for it- it will always be an educational tool when hunting for the real McCoy, or other ancient coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fakes are often cast, have mooshy details and has a seam where the too haves of the coin was joined (along the rim.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to cointalk- I hope something like this doesn&#039;t deter you from an interest in ancient coins. Collecting them is very rewarding and interesting. </p><p><br /></p><p>I and many others look forward to seeing you back again.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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